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Kiran

Ray of light; sunbeam

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kee-RUN

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About Kiran

Kiran comes from the Sanskrit word kiraṇa, referring to a ray of light or sunbeam and also carrying other meanings such as thread or filament. The imagery of light gives the name associations with brightness, warmth and illumination. Kiran is used across several South Asian naming traditions and is capable of functioning for any gender. Short, melodic and meaningful, it combines a simple international sound with rich Sanskrit linguistic heritage.

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